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Encourage Yourself – Take a Stroll Through Gay History – It’s a Rich Heritage
Posted by alibabarika in Gay Lesbian on December 23, 2011
Being gay is not strictly a sexual life. Though vitally important to any gay man, sex is but a portion of our makeup. In order to fully understand what it is to be a gay man, what it may have been like for others who’ve gone before us, and how best to take advantage of all that life provides, it’s smart to invest in dig deep into the past to learn about our gay ancestors. They were a creative, brave, strong (dare we say “macho”) aggregate of what might be called “the best and the brightest.”
There is much history to be mined. Contrary to what we’ve long been told, gay men have been around since time began. It is a worthwhile endeavor to learn about these brave, stout and sexy men who came before us. The history of any people is fascinating, enlightening and valuable, and the history of gay men is a rich one, replete with heroes, sportsmen, artisans, and a myriad of other wonderful souls.
Help! I Think My Kid Might Be Gay
Posted by alibabarika in Gay Lesbian on December 16, 2011
It’s tough to parent a pre-teen or teenager. Life can turn into an alphabet soup of controversy and conflict – MTV, SATs, STDs, JLo… GLBT? When sexual orientation and gender identity enters the picture, even many “open-minded” parents are thrown for a loop.
Parents may start to wonder whether their child is gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered for a variety of reasons. Maybe your young son likes to play “dress up” in Mom’s clothing and makeup. Or your pre-teen daughter would rather read comics than “YM.” Perhaps your teenager dropped some hints, or even came out to you.
Guide To Gay LA – An LGBT Resource For The Los Angeles Gay Community
Posted by alibabarika in Gay Lesbian on December 9, 2011
A comprehensive study done by UCLA in April 2011 said there are about 9-million people in the United States who identify themselves as an LGBT which means a lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans-gender person. The Los Angeles metropolitan area has an estimated amount of homosexuals being around 2.5 million making it the world’s highest known gay population.
Homosexuals will find West Hollywood as one of the most active andfriendliest cities in the US. There is plenty to do with a wide assortment of LGBT bars, shops, social activities, clubs, hotels and sport’s activities. Los Angeles is known to be the most actively, rich place for homosexuals to hang out and live. Some of the larger events are held in LA for Gay Pride, the Halloween Carnaval, and Outfest. For gay visitors visiting Los Angeles, West Hollywood is a good place to explore.
Connecting to a Gay Community by Blogging
Posted by alibabarika in Gay Lesbian on December 2, 2011
Groups, such as PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) aim at offering support for GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender) individuals across all 50 states in 50 chapters. However, most of these chapters are located in larger cities, leaving those in smaller towns without adequate GLBT support.
The alternative to this is to connect with others online who share similar experiences and lifestyles. The World Wide Web has connected gay individuals around the world, due in part to gay blogs. These are blogs written by and for gay individuals to express themselves and to connect with others. A gay blog allows a GLBT individual to communicate with others and seek support. It allows them to say what is on their mind and ask the questions they are contemplating but not allowed to say at home because of the environment they live in. The blog can be used to write what is on their mind, talk about various experiences or even just post poetry about their sexual orientation. These are all great starting points to exploring and sharing one’s sexual orientation with others.